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MakerDAO

MakerDAO

Lending Platform

MakerDAO is a decentralized credit platform that supports DAI, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. Users can lock up collateral assets to generate DAI or earn the DAI Savings Rate by holding DAI.

APY Range
1% - 5.5%
Total Value Locked
$8.23B
Security Score
9.1/10
Rating
4.6
9,234 reviews

Best For

Generating stablecoin loans against crypto collateral

Key Features

  • DAI stablecoin minting
  • Collateralized debt positions
  • Decentralized governance
  • Savings rate (DSR)
  • Multi-collateral support

Pros

  • Pioneer of DeFi
  • Most decentralized stablecoin
  • Strong governance model
  • Battle-tested protocol

Cons

  • Complexity for new users
  • Liquidation risk
  • Gas fees on Ethereum

Risk Level

low Risk

This platform has a strong security track record and is considered relatively safe in the DeFi space.

Security Audits

Trail of Bits
PeckShield
Quantstamp

Supported Chains

Ethereum

Supported Assets

ETH
WBTC
USDC
DAI
MKR

Established

December 18, 2017

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. DeFi platforms involve significant risks including smart contract vulnerabilities, market volatility, and potential loss of funds. Always do your own research (DYOR) and never invest more than you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future results.